Thalassophryne


Thalassophryne is a genus of toadfishes found in the western Atlantic Ocean with one species found in the Amazon River and some of its tributaries.

Species

There are currently six recognized species in this genus:Thalassophryne amazonica Steindachner, 1876Thalassophryne maculosa Günther, 1861 Thalassophryne megalops B. A. Bean & A. C. Weed, 1910Thalassophryne montevidensis Thalassophryne nattereri Steindachner, 1876Thalassophryne punctata Steindachner, 1876

Venom

Members of the genus Thalassophyne are venomous. Venom is delivered through two hollow spines on the dorsal fin and two spines on pre-opercular regions, a venomous gland is located at the base of the spines and can be erected or depressed by the fish.